1959 Capri Landau
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Work continues on The Shark. I've removed all the side windows and sent off the belt weatherstripping and window channels for restoration by a specialist. I've also done some welding repairs to the power window regulators, along with thorough cleaning and re-lubrication. I plan to get the windows back in as soon as the parts arrive.
I'm also working on the servo control for the heater and vent controls, trying to get that back into operating condition.
I've put a deposit in with Hale's Upholstery in Roberts, Montana and Gary, the owner, has started ordering material for interior restoration. He will be doing seats, carpet, rear deck shelf, headliner, door panels, sun visors and dashboard. Gary was able to locate the original cloth seat pattern from 1959, so we'll be using that and keeping the original stock appearance to the seats. Although this car's seats were originally cloth/vinyl, Gary will be using leather in the primary wear surfaces of the seats, and matching gray vinyl for sides and backs. It should be better than new when done.
I also installed an auxilary electric fuel pump near the gas tank, controlled by a toggle switch under the dash. This helps greatly in priming the carb after the car has been sitting for a while, thus greatly reducing wear on the starter. The mechanical pump easily pulls fuel through the electric pump when it's turned off.
The car will be up in Montana for a couple months, so I'll have time for other projects, one of which is a 1962 Willys 4WD pickup resto-mod. I found the ROT build sheet in the rear seat back!
I'm also working on the servo control for the heater and vent controls, trying to get that back into operating condition.
I've put a deposit in with Hale's Upholstery in Roberts, Montana and Gary, the owner, has started ordering material for interior restoration. He will be doing seats, carpet, rear deck shelf, headliner, door panels, sun visors and dashboard. Gary was able to locate the original cloth seat pattern from 1959, so we'll be using that and keeping the original stock appearance to the seats. Although this car's seats were originally cloth/vinyl, Gary will be using leather in the primary wear surfaces of the seats, and matching gray vinyl for sides and backs. It should be better than new when done.
I also installed an auxilary electric fuel pump near the gas tank, controlled by a toggle switch under the dash. This helps greatly in priming the carb after the car has been sitting for a while, thus greatly reducing wear on the starter. The mechanical pump easily pulls fuel through the electric pump when it's turned off.
The car will be up in Montana for a couple months, so I'll have time for other projects, one of which is a 1962 Willys 4WD pickup resto-mod. I found the ROT build sheet in the rear seat back!
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Here is a link to a youtube video I posted recently, just prior to taking the car to the upholstery shop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHLAWa2Uzj0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHLAWa2Uzj0
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Very nice job on your shark there.
Please upload another video showing the new upholstery the Hale did for you, I'd love to see the finished product.
Please upload another video showing the new upholstery the Hale did for you, I'd love to see the finished product.
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Photos of completed interior:
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- Although my intent was to retain the original design and styling of the interior, we did deviate with what we considered improvements. With extra seat cloth material left over, Gary suggested using it (instead of gray vinyl) on the door panels above the armrests. In addition, we used gray leather (instead of vinyl) for the armrests and lower mid section of the door panels. IMO, we went from what would have been a very nice 'correct' restoration to something truly stunning.
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- Here's how it looked before going to Gary's shop. I am so happy that I met Gary and had him do the interior restoration on the car. When I first watched him at work, I quickly realized that I had chosen the right man for the job. I could not imagine tackling an interior job like this on my own, lacking both experience and proper tools.
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Looks amazing! You have a beautiful car there!!
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Driving The Shark:
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Your car looks great Dave. I assume it drives as good as it looks. Thanks for posting this thread. I’ve enjoyed following your progress.
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Just beautiful, great work Dave and your documentation seems like we are all in your shop!
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